The 2009 Geneva International Motor Show has begun and the AutoWeek Editors’ Choice Awards are in. The Infiniti Essence Concept has been named Best in Show for the 79th annual motor show. The specs on this concept are amazing, especially for those of us who like a little pep in our engines.

“The Essence is the best car in the Geneva show by a wide margin,” said AutoWeek Managing Editor Roger Hart. “Infiniti calls the two-seat, 600-hp, rear-drive hybrid the ‘essence of the brand in one car.’ The heart of the beast is Nissan’s venerable 3.7-liter, V6 engine, fitted with twin turbochargers for the concept. The engine is rated at a whopping 434 hp. It is spectacular.” (Source: PR Newswire)

You read that right; this is a hybrid! I am a former Infiniti owner myself; I traded in my G35 Coupe for a more family friendly model that gets better gas mileage but I miss the zip of the engine. Although the Essence is just a concept car, I can only hope that it makes it to market with a respectable fuel efficiency rating.

For more information, view the Infiniti Essence press release.

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